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Which of the following choices below were proven by Priestley's experiments? Select all that apply. (1 point)
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A flame requires oxygen to burn
A flame requires oxygen to burn
The process of photosynthesis releases oxygen into the environment
The process of photosynthesis releases oxygen into the environment
Photosynthesis absorbs oxygen from the environment
Photosynthesis absorbs oxygen from the environment
Carbon dioxide is essential to fire
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Priestley showed that burning (and animal respiration) consumes the “good air” (what we now call oxygen) and that plants in sunlight restore that air — i.e., photosynthesis releases oxygen. He did not show that photosynthesis absorbs oxygen nor that carbon dioxide is essential for fire.
Priestley showed that burning (and animal respiration) consumes the “good air” (what we now call oxygen) and that plants in sunlight restore that air — i.e., photosynthesis releases oxygen. He did not show that photosynthesis absorbs oxygen nor that carbon dioxide is essential for fire.
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